how do you deal with being really depressed? like im not normally depressed at all but for the past week or so i've been feeling really bad. and talking with someone i trust helps while im talking to them, but as soon as we stop talking, i start thinking again, and then fall back into depression. most of it has to do with a girl, but alot of it is also just stress thats been building lately. how would you handle it? what makes you happy, or gets things off your mind? i need to find an outlet, so help me out please.

Well, for ME, talking to friends and locking myself in my room to write in my diary while listening to rock music tends to help. I mean, I love my friends, they're my REAL family, but sometimes i just need to drown in my emotions and depression to be able to come back out. Kind of like, how a snake sheds it's skin. It become really flaky and gross and then when he emerges, it's got a new layer, like starting off on a clean slate. I know, freaky way to describe it, but it sorta makes sicne...lol

I understand that there are times when EVERYONE feels worthless. Something big is happening in your life, your friends are ditching you, or you are just having a bad day. That is totally normal, once in awhile. I try to use instances when I am down on myself to take some time for me...spend less time doing the stuff you have to do and find things that you like to do. Spend time with friends who build you up, eat your favorite foods, watch some [happy] movies or tv shows, or a great idea is to do community service, helping people makes me feel so positive towards myself, like even if I don't really like myself at that moment, at least I am helping someone. So anyway, that is what is helpful for me, I hope it helps you out too!

skip school for a day or two (or three). yea, i know that's not exactly the best advice..but, school can be a vixen. if it's something short- term then it just might do the trick. clear your mind, have fun, forget about things...then, what if it doesn't go away?

i have no answer....so, someone please enlighten me.

because it won't go, it won't leave me alone. no matter how much i tell it to

Even if it's not permanent- try exercising, for at least half an hour, and eating some fresh fruit. Do things in sunlight, and keep eating healthy. I'm not joking, they seriously help. & make sure you get 9 hours of sleep. Meditate, try some yoga. Help people out. Watch a good movie. (Try Amelie.) or read a good book. Make cookies. These are all natural mood boosters- especially exercise. Daily exercise has been compltely known to be an aid in depression, so if you're feeling a lil' off, I'm sure it'll help. Just do anything but sit around and mope, because that just makes the feeling worse. I hope I've helped any. <3

if you wait you will get over it. go and visit your grandparents. they always cheer me up.

let me tell u something don't ever be depressed over someone else because if u know u a good perosn then leave her and forget about her.... u all u got and u all u ever gonna need i've been in that position and i'm like that right now and its hard for me to leave that feeling... i smile and i laugh and i play but uhhhmmm to be exact that doesn't mean i'm happy i trry to be happy but i'm not u know and when i seen you r post i had to write to u because i want you to know that there is always help and if u ever wanna talk chat or just chill holla at cha gurrrl

VeRtiCaLxLiMiT just do whatever makes you happy. like me, i love music, so i will turn on some of my favorite music. do whatever u like that can alter your mood. also, you can go for a long walk or something. another thing you can do write everything down. and you said it's partially caused by girl. just forget about her (if it's like what i'm thinking). just hang out with your friends. alot. that will help you get away awhile and let you forget about everything. anyway, i hope this helps.

lol yeah really jamaica. shutup it doesnt help to say any of that, haha. im better anyways, it was just a phase. but for people that might look at this thread for their own help, telling them they dont have a life or that theres enough depression in the world isn't gonna do antyhing. go read a book and learn something.

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I just hate the way some people are saying i dont know anything

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It's because you don't. We're telling you the truth but you are not listening to us. That's part of being a good person. Educating yourself on the problems other people face and trying to look at it from their point of view is what a good person does. Pick up a book on depression and teen angst PLEASE.

Depression is not some trend we teens like to get into. Some of us experience some incredibly traumatic stuff in our lives and depression is usually the result. Do you have any possible idea how badly I want to be happy again?? Do you know how much it hurts when people like you tell me to just stop being depressed? I've tried extremely hard for five years and its only getting worse. It doesn't just go away.

Google

That is a very useful site. Use it.

I just wonder why almost everyone here contradicts what i say? I mean, really.... I do believe what i have posted is true... and EarthGoddess, you may say i know nothing, but i will just leave you alone.... I dont hate you. I just hate the way some people are saying i dont know anything or i would just shut up or whatever. For all i know, i have been doing great here in YN, even if i havent been here for several years or something. In fact, i love YN coz they have posted some of my posts in Noiseboard of the day and my arguements in FaceOff. To me, thats my accomplishment and nobody could take that away from me. Im proud of it and yeah, you can all say im a saint or i dont know anything for all i care but well.... im just being me. Im just being good. And my life may not be so exciting or full of scandals about sex and drugs but at least i do things that are good.

You know what CelticNewAger? I do have a life. That person who was depressed doesnt have a life. I mean yeah i know....... Everyone has a life, but com'on...... really. The world is so full of depression and violence these days, the best thing you can do is stop feeling depressed and just get on with your life. Everyone feels depressed but its just annoying how you will just have to post your depressing story and then, what can you do about it? Its not as if all the people in youthnoise will be there for that person to take away the depression. As i replied in my other post, the best advice i could give to that person is to read some self help books, get help from friends or talk with your parents. Counselors and shrinks wont work. They will just make you go even more crazy.

Dont tell me to shut up howYOUdoin!!!!!!!!!! You know something? Why dont you ask yourself "howYOUdoin?" and then answer your question with the same answer you told me... "Shut up!" And yeah, i am right. The world is SOOO full of depression and violence these days, that it doesnt need any of your depressions or whatever. Try reading some self help books. It works.

i doubt its depression, as in the condition. i think its just all the stress i've had lately. but i've felt perfect for a long time now, so i think im better. maybe just like a mood swing, puberty can do some crazy things.

I don't think Jamaica realizes that Depression is a mental disorder. You can't just stop being depressed when someone tells you to. Please educate yourself Jamaica on this subject before you say anything anymore, because you know NOTHING

Anyway, I have been depressed for almost five years. I've talked to friends about it, but that hasn't really helped me at all. My suggestion is to go to a doctor to see if it's a chemical imbalance or something and get therapy.

thanks guys. i had a long talk with a friend and i've felt alot better. i'm still open to advice though. keep it coming.

Keep a journal, but make sure people you don't want to see it, don't see it.

To Jamaica: In order to get to the good and make it feel great, some people have to go through the bad. Depression and sadness and tragedy are a part of being human. Get used to it.

Get a life Jamaica.

I agree with howYOUdoin. Or distract yourself with activites. Or stop listening to tragic music. Or get help from a counserlor or whatever.

Shut up, Jamaica.

As for you, VerticalxLimit... try listing the reasons your happy. It usually makes you realize all you have. Or you can just watch a movie or drown yourself in music to get your mind off of things. But I think the best way to overcome the feeling is face it head-on.